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Environmental and spatial planningLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: C-10088-5116257

General information


Credits
5 cr
Teaching language
Finnish
Institution
University of Eastern Finland

Objective

The student will be able to : • identify central regulation, actors and organizations of Finnish urban planning • conceivs processes and structures affecting planning • know practices related to planning • apply main approaches of planning theory • analyse issues related to power and participation in planning.

Content

Lectures focus on operation and history of the Finnish urban planning system with help of example cases. They also discuss theoretical approaches of planning as well as planning conflicts and participatory methods. The course includes visits to concrete planning cases on the spot and independent observation. Exercises focus on concrete practices of planning on a selected topic. Exercises consist mostly of independent group work.

Qualifications

Suositus: maantieteen ja ympäristöpolitiikan perusopintoja vähintään 20 op tai vastaavat tiedot.

Materials

Articles supporting the lectures as learning materials.

Further information

Teachers: Offering data: This course is open to everyone Campus: Joensuu campus

Execution methods

Classroom teaching and independent studying.

Accomplishment methods

Study methods and evaluation criteria from 1.7.2024: Lectures (20 h), learning materials and exam. Exercises: start, visit to a planning organization and final seminar (all together abt. 6 h), and group work, report and presentation. Evaluation: Lecture exam (0-5), group work report and presentation (0-5) Weighting: Lecture exam 50%, group work 50% Study methods and evaluation criteria until 1.7.2024: Lectures (20 h), observation assignment, learning materials and exam. Exercises: start, visit to a planning organization and final seminar (all together abt. 6 h), and group work, report and presentation. Evaluation: Lecture exam (0-5), group work report and presentation (0-5) and observation assignment (0-5). Weighting: Lecture exam 50%, group work 30% and observation assignment 20%.

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